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Brigitte Bardot’s hair and makeup is one of the most referenced styles of our time. As a professional makeup artist, I cannot count the number of times I’ve been asked to re-create a variation of her iconic look.

People often refer to Bardot’s style as sex kitten adjacent, with her voluminous hair and smokey bedroom eyes.  She was the epitome of a French cool girl with an undone messiness that seemed effortlessly chic.

From her teased bouffant to her signature nude lip, Brigitte Bardot’s hair and makeup will go down in beauty history.

Keep reading for an in-depth breakdown of her many looks, plus discover how to re-create them on your own. 

GET THE LOOK // BRIGITTE BARDOT HAIR BREAKDOWN

When you think of Brigitte Bardot hair, several styles come to mind but the common thread between all of the actress’ most famous looks involve an undone touch and a lot of t